Early years Castro was born on December 4, 1972, in
Ensenada, but grew up and spent most of her life in
Brandsen, both located in
Buenos Aires Province. Beginning in childhood, she engaged in dance, choir and theater, and received her first guitar at the age of 11. After turning 12 she began playing in local clubs and at festivals.
Career After finishing high school, Castro attended
the Folklore Department of the National University of the Arts in
Buenos Aires, where she met the composer and musician Jorge Mlikota. Early in her career, while playing at a grill in
General Rodríguez to earn a living, she was discovered by Titán Amorena, the owner of the Argentine DBN record label, with whom she signed her first recording contract. --> Throughout her career, Castro traveled to perform in the cities and towns of Argentina. In 1998 Castro performed for the first time at the
Cosquín Festival and also performed at the
Baradero Festival.
Death Tamara Castro died on the morning of December 8, 2006, in a car accident that occurred a few kilometers south of
Humberto Primo, Argentina, after she had performed in that town at La Fortinera Festival the night before. == Awards ==